Landlord-tenant law

Idaho Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Idaho.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
No statutory limit
Idaho Code § 6-321
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Deposit Return Deadline
21 days (30 days if stated in the lease)
Idaho Code § 6-321
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
3-day notice to pay or quit
Idaho Code § 6-303(2)
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days
Idaho Code § 55-208
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Idaho specific notes

Boise City has a local ordinance requiring security deposits to be held in a separate escrow account — stricter than state law. Always verify Boise-specific rules for properties within city limits.

FAQ

Common Idaho landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Idaho?+
No statutory limit. Governed by Idaho Code § 6-321. Deposit must be returned within 21 days (30 days if stated in the lease) after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Idaho for non-payment of rent?+
3-day notice to pay or quit. Per Idaho Code § 6-303(2). This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Idaho?+
30 days. Per Idaho Code § 55-208. This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Idaho?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

Authoritative sources for Idaho

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